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General Manager, St. Paul Water Utility, to discuss expanded public use of the Vadnais Lake site. Specific recreational components for the Vadnais Lake area need to be identified. The focus would be on trails, shore fishing, nature interpretation/ appreciation and picnicking. Once defined, the master plan for the Grass-Vadnais Lakes Regional Park would be amended. The Water Utility would continue to manage the forest and the water resource. Security would be provided by the Ramsey County Sheriff. Conceptually, Ramsey County would be responsible for development, maintenance and operations of the recreational components as defined in the master plan. Mr. Mack noted that the Vadnais Heights Parks and Recreation Department Director and the City Administrator are supportive of increased public recreational use of the area. They have suggested that the city would like to improve the baseball field within the Sucker Lake picnic area and use it for the next 3-5 years for recreational programs. The Commission expressed concern about the impact of this interim use. They indicated that the active program use may not be consistent with the natu- ral character of the area. Discussion of Corporate Partnership Initiative Chairman Nolan said he spoke with Dave Ginkel, 3M Community Affairs Division, regarding adop- tion of Battle Creek Regional Park. Mr. Ginkel indicated that he has not had time to address the re- ques t. Mr. Mack distributed information from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources on their "Park Partners" program. There was discussion about a Deluxe Corporation/ Island Lake County Park partnership. Mr. Mack indicated that most of the redevelopment work at Island Lake County Park has been completed. Concerts in the park and construction of an amphitheatre were suggested. Commission Work Plan The work plan was reviewed and the following comments noted: Short -Term (less than one o Bicycle Trails -- The Public Works Department is developing a map of bicycle trails. o Foundation/Private Funding/Corporate "Adopt -A -Park" Program — The Commission will continue working on a park partnership program. o Communication with Other Commissions -- The parks and recreation commissions of Ramsey County municipalities will continue to receive copies of agendas and minutes. The Commission will likely be meeting with the Vadnais Heights Parks and Recreation Commission regarding the Grass-Vadnais Lakes area. o Burlington -Northern Trail Corridor — Complete. o Park Use Ordinance -- Complete. o Regional Recreation Open Space — Ongoing.